Willemze recommends a passing score of at least . If a student scores lower, it indicates a gap in pattern recognition that requires re-visiting the instructional material before moving on to the advanced topics in Winning Endgame Tactics 2 .
Defending your king and pieces from opponent threats. Key Learning Outcomes Willemze T - Winning Endgame Tactics 1 (2019).rar
The course utilizes the , a pedagogical approach that breaks down complex ideas into manageable, progressive steps. By focusing on the endgame, Willemze removes the "clutter" of the middlegame, allowing students to clearly see how pieces interact without the distraction of numerous other units. The curriculum is divided into three primary parts: Part 1: Basic Tactical Combinations Chapter 1: Introduction to the instructional goals. Chapter 2: Mate in one move. Willemze recommends a passing score of at least
"Catch the queen" in two moves (winning the opponent's queen). Part 2: Adding Preparatory Moves Key Learning Outcomes The course utilizes the ,
Winning Endgame Tactics 1: Queen Maneuvers is a foundational chess course by IM Thomas Willemze, published in 2019. It is specifically designed to help players under 1700 Elo develop sharp tactical vision by focusing on the most powerful piece on the board: the Queen. Core Philosophy and Structure
Watch this brief introduction to see how IM Thomas Willemze structures his endgame lessons to improve tactical vision: Winning Endgame Tactics 1: Queen Maneuvers
Students learn to identify recurring tactical patterns—such as forks, skewers, and discovered attacks—that specifically involve queen maneuvers.